2024 BMW X3 vs. 2025 BMW X7 Review

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2024 BMW
X3

MSRP*: $46,900 to $61,900
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2025 BMW
X7

MSRP*: $83,500 to $110,900
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MPG - City 21 - 23 MPG 16 - 20 MPG
MPG - Hwy 26 - 29 MPG 20 - 24 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 6 seats
Cargo Space 62.7 ft3 90.4 ft3
Engine
  • 248-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 382-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 375-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 523-hp, 4.4-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 248 - 382 hp 375 - 523 hp
Exterior Length 185.9 in 203.6 in
Exterior Width 74.4 - 74.7 in 78.7 in
Leg Room Front 40.3 in
Rear 36.4 in
Front 39.8 in
Rear 37.6 in
Head Room Front 41.1 in
Rear 39.1 in
Front 41.9 in
Rear 39.9 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the BMW X7 than in the BMW X3, due to its greater head- and legroom. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the BMW X3 and the BMW X7.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the BMW X3 as you will with the BMW X7, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Clearly, the BMW X3 is a better financial choice over the BMW X7, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the BMW X3 is much slimmer than the BMW X7, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. If you go with the BMW X3, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the BMW X7.

Handling
The BMW X3 has a smaller turning radius than the BMW X7, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the BMW X3 has a lot less horsepower than the BMW X7.

Powertrain
The BMW X3 has much lower torque than the BMW X7, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
The BMW X3 has less seating than the BMW X7, making the BMW X7 the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The BMW X3 has significantly less cargo capacity than the BMW X7.